Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Thick, creamy, and ready in 5 minutes, this strawberry banana smoothie uses frozen fruit and Greek yogurt without adding ice.

Made with strawberries, banana, milk, and yogurt, it works for breakfast or a quick snack.

The full batch makes two 12-ounce glasses, with simple dairy-free and no-yogurt options included below.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie

• Fast: The full recipe is ready in about 5 minutes.
• Creamy without ice: Frozen fruit and Greek yogurt build the texture.
• Easy to adapt: Use the dairy-free, no-yogurt, or lower-sugar swaps below.

Ingredients And Easy Swaps

Use this load order for a full batch in an upright blender:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups frozen strawberries
• 1/2 medium frozen banana, sliced

Easy swaps:

• Dairy-free: Use 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based yogurt.
• No yogurt: Use one whole frozen banana and reduce the milk to 3/4 cup.
• Lower sugar: Omit the honey when the banana is already sweet.

How To Make It

1. Pour the milk into an upright blender. Add the yogurt, sweetener, and lemon juice.
2. Add the frozen strawberries and frozen banana on top.
3. Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high for 30 to 40 seconds.
4. Pour into two 12-ounce glasses and serve immediately.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Recipe by Foodarina

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Servings

2

servings

Calories

188

kcal

Total time

5

minutes

A thick and creamy strawberry banana smoothie made with frozen fruit and no ice, ready in 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk`

• 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, optional

• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

• 2 cups frozen strawberries

• 1/2 medium frozen banana, sliced

Instructions

• Pour the almond milk into the blender. Add the Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and lemon juice.
• Add the frozen strawberries and frozen banana on top.`
• Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high for 30 to 40 seconds until smooth and creamy.
• Pour into two 12-ounce glasses and serve immediately.`

Notes

• Too thin: Add 1/2 cup frozen strawberries and blend on high for 10 seconds.
  
  Too thick: Add 2 tablespoons milk and blend for 5 seconds; repeat once if needed.
  
  Flip-to-blend personal cup: Make half the recipe and load frozen fruit first, yogurt and sweetener next, and milk last.
  
  Nutrition estimate includes 1 tablespoon honey. Refrigerate the finished smoothie within 2 hours and use within 24 hours.`
  

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Tips For A Thick, Smooth Result

• Keep the milk at 1 cup for the full batch. Extra liquid makes the smoothie thinner.
• If it is too thin, add 1/2 cup frozen strawberries and blend for 10 seconds.
• If it is too thick, add 2 tablespoons milk and blend for 5 seconds.
• Skip the ice. It dilutes the fruit flavor as it melts.
• For a personal blender, make half the recipe and stay below the max-fill line.
• For a flip-to-blend cup, load frozen fruit first and milk last so the milk reaches the blade after inversion.

Storage And Make-Ahead

• Refrigerator: Store in a sealed container for up to 24 hours. Stir before drinking if it separates.
• Freezer packs: Portion the strawberries and banana together, then add milk and yogurt when blending.
• Food safety: Refrigerate the finished smoothie within 2 hours.
• Honey: Do not serve honey to a child younger than 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use fresh strawberries?

Yes. Use 2 cups fresh strawberries, one whole frozen banana, and start with 1/2 cup milk. Add more milk in 2-tablespoon amounts only when needed.

Can I make it without yogurt?

Yes. Use one whole frozen banana instead of half, and reduce the milk to 3/4 cup. This keeps the smoothie creamy without yogurt.

How many calories are in one glass?

Using unsweetened almond milk, whole-milk Greek yogurt, and one tablespoon honey, one 12-ounce glass contains an estimated 188 calories. Ingredient brands will change the total.

Can I add protein powder?

Yes. Add one scoop of protein powder and start with 2 extra tablespoons of milk. Blend, then add another tablespoon only if the smoothie remains too thick.